Guidelines for the Youth Center

Main User Groups
TeensK-6th
Don't like being around "little kids"
Don't like adults baby sitting or watching them
Like informal setting
Like "hanging out", conversation areas,
sitting around, listening to music, watching TV/videos-inactive pastimes
Like self directed activities
Generally not as interested in arts and crafts and home ec
Like being around teens
Expect and like adult direction
Need more formal settings than teens
Short attention spans-not as interested in hanging out and conversation.
Tend to bounce from one activity to another
Like computers
Like TV and videos
Like arts and crafts and home ec
Need direction in all activities

What types of programs might take place in Youth Center?